North Dakota Flax Variety Trial Results for 2024 and Selection Guide

In recent years, North Dakota’s flax production has seen a notable decline, particularly from the high production levels seen in the mid-2010s. In 2020, the state planted 200,000 acres of flax, producing 40.74 million pounds with a yield of 21 bushels per acre. However, acreage and production have dropped significantly in the following years. By 2023, the acreage planted had decreased to 110,000 acres and production fell to 21.63 million pounds, with the yield holding steady at 21 bushels per acre. This marks a sharp contrast to the peak production years of 2005 when flax was planted on 890,000 acres and produced over 181 million pounds. For 2024, acreage declined to 95,000 acres, highlighting a continued reduction in flax production in the state. Despite these changes, flax remains an important crop in North Dakota’s agricultural landscape.